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• American swimmer Jason Lezak participated in his third Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. Lezak was the anchor of the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team, which took the gold medal on August 11, 2008. Lezak is credited with a great comeback in the race, overtaking France's Alain Bernard on the final lap to give his team the win.

  Lezak also won a bronze medal in the 100-meter freestyle event and anchored the 4x100-meter medley relay, helping teammate Michael Phelps win his eighth gold medal of the 2008 Summer Games.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 12, 1975
  2. Birthplace: Bellflower, California
  3. Hometown: Irvine, California
  4. Height: 6'4"
  5. Weight: 205 lbs
  6. High school: Irvine High School
  7. College: University of California, Santa Barbara
  8. Spouse: Danielle DeAlva
  9. Lezak participated in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics
  10. Events: 100-meter freestyle, 4x100-meter freestyle relay and 4x100-meter medley relay
  11. Lezak won two medals at the 2004 Summer Olympics
  12. Lezak anchored the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China
  13. Lezak's efforts helped the team, which included Michael Phelps, win the gold medal

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